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RECONSTRUCTION IN PAKHOL

MANIFESTO BY 11TH ARMY.

SUPPRESSION OF BRIGANDS

AND COMMUNISTS,

'Oà Auguit ith a lengthy state ment circulated among the people of the Southern Region by the Pei- tical Training Department of the Tith Army, now stationed in Pak- hoi, says the Canton Gazelle. The statement sets forth the aims and purposes of the Army in occupying the territory.

The substance of the statement. is

as follows:-

and Communistic elements, this Province has been divided into four

Regions, the Eastern, the Southern, the Western, and the Northern Regions.

"CUSTOMS" STATION FOR- RWANGCHOWWANE

CHANMING SHUAS

PROPOSAL

TO RESTORING PROSPERITY TO CHINESE PORTS.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1928.

BAD JOSS

WHAT BEFELL A PIOUS

WOMAN.

HIGHWAYMEN AND FAITH. LESS GIRL FRIENDS.

A pious Chinese woman who was The Provincial Government off on her way to a certain temple in Kwangtung is in receipt of dos Castle Reak to warship had the patch from General Chan Ming Shu, misfortune to tread on the corn of Rehabilitation Commissioner for the an evil god" and bad joss befell Southern Region, suggesting the establishment of a Maritime Cus- toms Station at Kwang Chow Wan, and other stations in the principal centres of that district. General

The substance of the proposal as of greatput, by them before the Conference at Pakhoi was as follows:

her.

According to her story, she set out with three factory girls in a motor car to the place of worship. They arrived at Choun Wan, alight

CRIMINAL SESSIONS "EVENING CLOTHES."

END

ALLEGED KIDNAPPERS

NOT GUILTY."

CLAN FEUD.

After a three-day sitting the case against the four fishermen indicted ou a charge of kidnapping a man and holding him for ransom was concluded on Saturday afternoon. at the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gellan.

The offence was alleged to have been committed off Lung Kau Tan,

GOOD PROGRAMME AT: THE QUEEN'S.

ADOLPHE MENJOU WITH A BEARD.

THE WEEK'S PICTURES.

[8X OUR FILM CHITJO.]

Evening Clothes is the story of a rich man played by Adolphe enjou. You see him first on his

miles from Paris, superintending magnificent country estate, thirty

beard beloved of Frenchmen. In

the Menjou you know, his gestures every way he is the opposite of are as uncouth as his clothes. Mr. Menjou plays the part admirably and as admirably does not play it too long for l'habit c'est "komme is a credo in Hollywood.

This millionaire French gentle-

Chan'à proposal is the outcome of ed from the car, and began their near Deep Water Bay in British his stud farm, dressed in breeches Since the suppression of the Reds joint discussions between Fürn Yuk journey on foot. When they got waters, on May 14th The prison and gaiters with a shirt open at the neck. His hair is long and Lum, Head of the Financial Section ear a stream called Tai Lan ors were subsequently arrested as

Chung, three men suddenly appear. Macao and brought back to Hong rough and he has the short full of the Southern Rehabilitation Headquarters, Chang Kwan Magised and held up the pious woman Kong for trial,

and began to strip her of every Mr. H. Somerset Fikaroy Assisti trate of Hai Hong, and Lino Kwok piece of jewellery she had. The aut Crown Solicitar, prosecuted Yin, Special Officer for Pakhoi robbers made no attempt to rob and Mr. Hin Shing Lo, instructed The 11th Army has been stationed Municipality.

the three factory girls, who simply by Mr. F. H. Loschy, appeared for in the Southern Region to maintain

ran away.

the defence. order, and it is a source

It will be recalled that when the After the pious woman had been pleasure to us to find that wherever

relieved of all she had, the three case for the Crown was concluded our troops have

are come into contact Complaint Of Franca Folicy,

"In former times, the people of

footpads decamped. She at once on Friday, Mr. Lo submitted that with the people, they have beep Kochow, Luchaw, Yamchow and made her way to the nearest police he had no case to answer saying enthusiastically welcomed.

Lanchow, of this province, and station and asked for help. Police that the charge was trumped an bas married a very lovely We have come to restore trans Watlam, Fokpak and Lachuen, of officers were at once sent out on a up and that it was brought as a lady of whom he is deeply fond, quility to this focality, to relieve Kwangsi, were ratirely dependent motor-car in pursuit of the high toned that the one of the prison- dainty nose at his stable yard and result of a clan feud. He also men but Virginia Valli turns up ber Hong and Pakhoi and these three waymen and when they got toers was also "framed" on a mar- lack of polish. Here the typical upon the ports of Shuitung, Hoi ports enjoyed high degree of Shamshuipo, the victim pointed out der charge some seven years ago, Menjou breaks through, and with a prosperity. But Rince Kwang her three faithless girl friends who but was acquitted at his trial. Chow Wan was ceded to the French,

Of the four prisoner. two were bro.beau geste worthy of Mr. Wren's every attempt has been made by the were chatting gaily with one of the French authorities to divert all the alleged robbere. The four of them there, the third a nephew and the hero he signs over three quarters

fourth a foki. In the witness-box, trade through that port. Duties on were arrested and brought before the brothers, and nephew bore out of his income to his wife and leaves goods were made as low as pos- Mr. W. Schoßeld at the Kowloon their Counsel's opening and spoke her in possession of his home, white aible.

Magistracy on Saturday morning.

of their complicated relationship he goes to Paris to learn how to with the complainant. A clan feud make himself attractive to her. had broken out some seven years ago.

Six months later you see him The jury retired for about half still faithful to his disdainful wife an hour and when they re-assem-living in a magnificent appartment

the sufferings of the people, and to help in the rehabilitation of the district under the guidance of the Three People's Principles." The policy of the Army is then set out under three headings. +

Suppression 01 Communists. 1. Since the end of last year the

people of this province have had terrible experience of the cruelty of the Communists. Although the bulk of the Communists have been exterminated there are still a fow evil characters of Communist taint lurking in the hills of this district, These people are only waiting for opportunities to create trouble. With a view to protecting the lives and properties of you, our fellow countrymen, stern measures have been planned by our Army for exterminating the Communists. This is the first mission of our Armj in coming to this Region

Suppression Of Bandits. 2-The Southern region has long been notorious for the number of bandits and thieves who infest the region, particularly in recent times since they have been incited to carry out their raids and attacks on the peaceful natives by the Com munists. To suppress the banditry is the second mission of our Army.

Reconstruction.

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The three girls are from 20 to years of age. The case was ad- journed for one week on the ap- plication of Sub-Inspector Dick,

bled, they returned a verdict of

On the other hand. In Shuitung, Hoi Hong and Pakhoi, Inland. Tax Collectorates have been established to levy charges on goods in addition Maritime Customs, Likin Stations to the usual taxes payable to the and Native Customs. Owing to who is in charge of the prosecu-Not Guilty and the prisoners and breaking the hearts of all the these circumstances there is a wide ti discrepancy in the prices af goods. in these parts and Kwang Cho Wan and the trade of the hinter and has gradually gravitated to the latter port.

The trade of the three Chinco ports has been steadily on the de cline, and not only are the inhabit ants affected, but the Government's revenue has also decreased.

THE KULING INCIDENT.

«LESS SERIOUS THAN

RUMOURED.

CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL'S

STATEMENT.

were discharged.

MANILAN LEPER'S PLEA.

PETITION TO GOVERNOR

GENERAL

MANILA, August żad>'; Felix Amador, better known as the fighting leper " by bureau of health officials retains his fighting | spirit Amador was sent to Culion leper colony two months ago after the director of health ruled that ne lepers could leave the Philip

Amador planned pines, which,

Kowloon The Model." In order to counter this state of -affairs, and- to restore the trade

of the three Chinese ports a Chi Mr. Harry Price, Chairman of nese Maritime Customs Station the Kuling Connell has written to should be established in the Hankow Herald giving the Chow Wan, to be operated similarly to the Customs Station in facts of the unfortunate incident rather than be sent to Culion. Kowloon, Hong Kong. The opening in which two European children teper sent the following telegram of such a station would help to were indecently assaulted by a to the governor general: commodities between the French Chinese policeman. Fortunately, the

lessen the difference in price of

On July fourth the fighting

and the Chinese ports. In addition incident was less serious than has suffer here in Culion. I greet your Likin Stations, Native Customs and

Inland Tax Collectorates, and. Pre- been supposed. Mr. Price writes ventive Service Bureaux should be with the object of dispelling rum, establised in Shek Moon, Wang Por Sum Long, Mel Chan Shang and ours and vindicating the Chinese

fair critici.

He states: In order to be ab solutely sure that I am giving facts,

"In the name of those who

Excellency to-day, July 4th, as s to special grace mitigate the rigours of the law that oppresses the lepers and their families. a-The aim of our Army in

Criminala, obtain pardons on this coming to the Southern Region is Yuet San Fou in Suikai district, authorities against some very no-glorious day. Oppressed patients merit also your compassion. It is not merely to restore pablic order, and in such other points is may seem desirable. In this manner

universally known that leprosy is but it is also to assist the people trade flowing from Kwang Cho

not as contagious as tuberculosis in carrying out works of reconstruc- Wan would not enjoy so much ad

and the tuberculous who sow death and kil 30,000 souls a year are 16 in Adfädate with the teach-vantage over trade through the I wrote to the father asking him free but the lepers are oppressed,

Chinese ports, conditions would be equalised, and there will be reason to be good enough to sower cer cure the "sick! There is no to deprive them of able prospects of the trade prostain questions. The reply has just necessity

libertyanila Times. persity of Shuitung, Hoi Hong reached me from the mother Bay. and Pakhoi being restored-Canton ing, "My girls were not actually raped, as the eldest is only nine, but the attempt was made, and would have been carried out if it had not been for her age. The alder girl was the one assaulted, not the younger. The younger. was only held by the clothes to keep her from going home. The older girl never went to the hospital, nor is the suffering in a with I took her to the doctor and with

render all assistance in our power, to help carry out all measures of reconstruction and reform so that the people may acquire happiness and prosperity and attain the realisation of the principle" Of the People, By the People, and For the. People." This is the third

mission of our Army.

$4,000,000 FOR ROADS.

"HIGHWAYS IN EASTERN

REGION.

MANILAN WIFE MURDER.

TRIAL

PRISONER AND SISTER-IN- LAW EMBRACE IN COURT.

MANILA, Augum Sith. Manila Times, was enacted this A pathetic scene, says the

ladies of Paris. Louise Brooks has a small part here which she plays splendidly. But polish is costly in the French capital and finally no- thing remains to Menjou but debta and a suit of evening clothes. He Becomes à sandwich man and the proper, romantid ending comes at the end of one streaming wet night #Hện hò atrives home to And his bare appartment refurnished with all its old lavishness and a repent- ant wife waiting for him, «

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The whole story is typical of Mr. Menjou's favourite role and could have been acted by no one else, Virginia Valli plays her part as the wife well but it does, not give her very much scope for showing is good and the setting, direction her talent. The rest of the cast: sad photography all that, could be desired.

"That Night,” A Good Comedy,

An excellent Max Davidson comedy preceeds "Evening Clothes. A party of four, father, mother, daughter and the latter's husband, are camping by the seaside. On the shore is a wrecked schooner which they are told is haunted by pirates ghosts. A hurricans having blown their tent, away the party make their way to the wreck and then, the laughs and creeps begin. Lobetera, esla, sea lions, and anally a ghostly company of pirates vidit them. There ix just that touch of gruesomeness which makes it seem dimost rest And make you laugh themore heartily when horror turns to comedy. "That Night is quite the best comedy we have had for a very long time and would be worth a visit to the cinema on its merits, even ifEvening Clothes" were not to follow.

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THE PICTURES THIS WEEK..

· Queen's.. To-day-Adolphe Menjou in "Evening Clothes." Me and the World is Mine,

Tuesday and Wednesday:"Love romance of pre-war Vienna, with Norman Kerry and Mary Philbin.

Thursday to Saturday-Buster Keaton in "Steamboat Bill, Jr." the amusing story of a college boy's life. aboard Ernest Byron,

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ings of the Thres Peoples Frin- ciples." For instance, the spirit of stagnation that pervades the cities and towns, the lack of com-Gazette. munications, the low standard of living, poor education, "all should be remedied in accordance with the plans of the late Director of Recon- struction. It is a joint respon- sibility to be shared equally by the Government and the people.

According to the Canton Gasette, Should any obstruction or diffi- General Hau King Tong, the Re babilitation Commissioner for the calty be encountered, our Army Eastern Region, has informed the the precaution taken no disease it morning before the court of first |

Provincial Government that a total of likely to follow. As far as I know instance of Bizal when Andres B. four million dollars will be required that is being done. I have not his wife, Hosario Gardiner, em- is satisfied with all Espina, accused of the murder of Mr. for the construction of the highway considered it necessary to have braced and kissed Carmen Gar system that is projected for the Eastern Region. It is realised that the doctor examine my child again, diner, his sister-in-law, upon meet this is a vast sums, but it is pointed as she scenis perfectly all right," ing for the first time since the out that the prosperity and deve. This letter is signed by the girls tragedy occurred. With emotion lopment of any district is directly mother and may be seen by any plainly visible in their tremulous dependent on the communication responsible person. I have sup- limbs and bodies, Espina and his facilities.

pressed the name in deference to sister-in-law burst into tears and

а river boat; with the strongly expressed wishes of the embraced each other for some time,

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Marion and It is proposed to proceed with the father when I interviewed him unmindful of the crowd that had The People's Duty.

construction of two of the maid shortly after the assault that his gathered into the court room to

World. As we have only just come to this highways first, with their numerous

name should not be published. “

witness the trial," s region, we are not fully acquainted branch roads, and for this purpose

To-day-At 5.16 and 9.96 Haring entered a ples of "not with the local conditions, and we, the sum of one million dollars is

guilty "before the justice of the "Finger Print a comedy of wits The cheap sneers at the supposed peace court of Pasay shortly after in a hanated house. At 230 and therefore, hope that ont fellow asked. Sufferers in the devastated

The countrymen will assist us in the districts will be employed on the supineness of the authorities are the commission of the crime, the 1.15, the Chinese drama, fulfilment of our missions. We road building work as a means of not deserved Action was taken case against Espins had been re- Knight of the Burding Temple." hope that those who have knowledge affording them a livelihood. Funds immediately the case was reported manded to the court of Srst Tuesday and Wednesday:-At of the lairs of bandite and com- will be raised locally in the dis to the Council. A strongly word-instance of Rizal. The trial com 5.15 and 9.20: "Whispering Smith," munists, and those who have districts through which the roads ed letter was sent to Mr. George menced this morning with Mr An exciting story of railway covered information is to their will pass, but the amount that Chang, Mayor of Kiukiang. Mr. Anita Gardiner de Monasterio, pioneering with H. B. Warner. At movements and plettings, will at all can be thus raised will be insuf- Chang replied the same opening by aunt of the deceased, and whose 2.30 and 1.15: the Chinese drame, times report such information to the ficient, and it will be necessary to phone, asking that the doctor's nearest troops.

obtain assistance from the Provin tificate might be sent to him Theme in Pasay was the scene of The Knight of the Burning. Tem

the crime, as principal witness. for ple." The soldiers of this Army are well cial Government which is asked to was done, And Mr. Chang and his the prosecution. Dr. Jose Gensto Thursday to Saturday:At all donate the sum of a least, 3050,000. cilet secretary edmi dp to Kuling and Pablo Antures also testifed performances. Joha Gilbert and

Aeme Commodity Should any The request states that only the next day to make further in- Dr. Genato declared that the death Lillian Gish in La Boheme." trouble be caused by bad elements $500,000 need be paid at first to quiries. The secretary has been of Rosario Gardiner was due to With Renee Adoras, Boy D'Arcy under cloak of being troops of enable a start to be made, the sent to Nanchang to report, and the wound she received at the and Karl Dane

Mr. Chang is endeavouring to hands of Espina. Dr. Anzares this Army, or by any degenerate balance can be deferred till a later arrest the man, but it is said that told the court of the results of his Boldiers, we sincerely hope that the date.

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There is no such thing as a court by Attorneys Jose Casal, the guilty ones may be arrested with particulars as to the length fuah-nah pollby being adopt Pablo Jose and Mariano Nable. and punished without mercy. This and estimated cost of the construe ed, but it is the plain Buty of all Fiscal Glicerio Opinion, assisted was the second-point which we hope ition, has been submitted to the wha Lako unan,themselves to Forbyternatidez, Laradla, conducted.

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To-day-W, C. Fields in The

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